After Hurricane Sandy, try crafting for a cause

When this craft column was started in 2010, one of the elements I wanted to reflect was the generosity of crafters who use their talent to help others. As a result, the 845 Craft Guide has profiled many crafters and their creations under "Crafting for a Cause."

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Posted Nov. 11, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Posted Nov. 11, 2012 at 12:01 AM

BE A CRAFTY SANDY SAMARITAN

Send the following for publication to the 845 Craft Guide:

All information should include a phone number so that I may contact you.

Tell us if you are making items that will directly ...

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BE A CRAFTY SANDY SAMARITAN

Send the following for publication to the 845 Craft Guide:

All information should include a phone number so that I may contact you.

Tell us if you are making items that will directly help those affected by Sandy. For example: blankets, hats, etc.

Classrooms, clubs, crafting circles: Are you selling your craft to raise money for Sandy victims? Send us the details two weeks before the date of the event.

Send suggestions for easy projects or patterns so other clubs or crafters who are stuck for ideas can contribute.

Are you in need of supplies or shipping options? Send us your request and perhaps readers can assist you.

Send all pictures in JPEG format 100KB or larger and events with time, date, place and phone number for publication to aberkowitz@th-record.com or mail to: Times Herald-Record, P.O. Box 2046, Middletown, NY 10940 attn: Amy Berkowitz/newsroom.

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When this craft column was started in 2010, one of the elements I wanted to reflect was the generosity of crafters who use their talent to help others. As a result, the 845 Craft Guide has profiled many crafters and their creations under "Crafting for a Cause."

Hurricane Sandy is the latest cause to hit close to home. Residents of the Hudson Valley have had to deal with electrical outages, downed trees and loss of life from the storm; some of our neighbors in Westchester and Rockland counties, New York City, Pennsylvania and New Jersey lost all their property.

In stressful times, crafters often turn to their hobby for comfort. This time your creation could help someone in need, making you a Sandy Samaritan. Sure, it's easy to look to the seamstresses, knitters, crocheters and quilters and place the burden in their hands, but all crafters can comfort others and you may even learn a new skill.

The 845 Craft Guide will provide this space to publicize your projects and crafty Sandy fundraisers. Thanksgiving is fast approaching, so make this year's craft more than just tracing a hand and making a turkey card.

Examine the word Thanksgiving and really think about what these two joined words mean to you. For me, Thanksgiving stands as a reason to celebrate that my family and friends came through this relatively unscathed and a reminder to lend a hand to those who are still struggling.